Bachelor of Project Management
For variety and challenge
Project management is about delivering successful results for business, government and the community. It requires passion, resolve and vision.
Project managers are expected to take charge of complex tasks and keep things on track. They recruit people, coordinate activities, organise and problem-solve.
What will you do?
Our Bachelor of Project Management gives you the skills and knowledge to excel in the professional realm. You will:
- research project management practices and concepts
- assess and manage risk in a wide variety of project scenarios
- build the soft skills needed to motivate and lead teams
- develop specific knowledge in an industry or field of your choice
- study ways of fostering creativity and innovation.
Where could it take you?
Opportunities for qualified project managers are increasing at pace. You could guide a defence project or manage sporting events. You might work on the global stage guiding community projects in less developed countries. Perhaps you’ll lead an IT team in Silicon Valley or oversee the development of a multi-storey tower in Dubai.
Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte. You’ll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 334051 |
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| 2023 CSP ATAR | 67.4 |
| 2023 CSP IB | 24.5 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR | 75 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - IB | 27.5 |
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Recent Secondary Education | Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
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| Higher Education Study | You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Work and life experience | To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as a pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2024. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2024 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2023 or 2022), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2022). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Other Entry Pathways | |
2023 Admissions Data for school leavers
| ATAR (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) |
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer | 58.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Median ATAR to receive an offer | 77.45 | |
| Highest ATAR to receive an offer | 96.95 | |
| Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 67.4 |
| Median Selection Rank to receive an offer | 82.7 | |
| Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer | 99.25 | |
| Minimum eligibility score | 65 | |
| Additional criteria considered | Selection rank only | |
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Admissions Transparency Data
Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students (A) Higher Education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)16 47.1% (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study <5 N/A (C) Work and life experience
(admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)<5 N/A (D) Recent secondary education: - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)
14 41.2% - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
N/A N/A - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
<5 N/A International students <5 N/A All students 34 100.0% - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $15,740
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Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
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Careers
Career Readiness
Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
Students who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Professional Accreditation
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Project Development Manager; Project Officer; Project Manager; IT Manager
Degree Structure
- Core courses to the value of 42 units
- Elective courses to the value of 24 units (including 9 units of Broadening Electives)
- Research Project to the value of 6 units.
Areas of Specialisation
Project Management is relevant across a broad range of different industries and occupations. Hence, the program is designed so that in the latter half of the program students can choose a field of interest to focus on. Students can also select electives to suit various areas of interest.
Example Study Plan
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Project Management the student must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 72 units. This includes the courses below as well as other broadening electives:
| Core courses Students must complete the following: |
PROJMGNT 1001: Foundations of Project Management PROJMGNT 1002: Project Risk Management PROJMGNT 1003: Scheduling and Cost Management COMMGMT 1001: Managing Organisations and People ECON 1012: Principles of Economics PROJMGNT 2001: Project Management Methodologies and Concepts PROJMGNT 2002: Systems Thinking and Projects PROJMGNT 2003: Leadership in Stakeholder Management PROJMGNT 2004: Industry Based Applications ENTREP 3017: Driving Decisions: Legal PROJMGNT 3001: Project Management Professional Practice PROJMGNT 3002: Project Management Research Methods PROJMGNT 3003: Project Procurement and Resourcing |
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| Electives | ENTREP 1020: Design Thinking: Problems to Practice ENTREP 2003: Driving Decisions: Accounting and Finance ENTREP 3000: Innovation and Creativity PROJMGNT 3004: Project Management Strategy and Competency |
| Research project | PROJMGNT 3010: Project Management Research Study |
Assessment
The assessment pieces will generally consist of practical assignments, oral presentations and written examinations.
Assessments will involve both individual and group work.
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Last updated: Thursday, 6 Jun 2024
